Well, wrong. I came across a surprising number of advertisements that boggled the mind. See, I'm a bit of an online advert addict - I love looking at the animals I could buy, if I wanted. It's also interesting to see what breeds are being mixed(intentionally and unintentionally), what prices people are asking, how other people use online advertising, etc. I am constantly learning thanks to these adverts, it's a wonderful thing... Until I get to the bottom of the barrel and reach the ads I would use in a "Do Not" section of an advertising help document.
I don't know if it would be responsible to blame the owners of the animals, because I don't know how far back the misinformation spreads. I don't know if they were told that their animal was this breed or that breed, and that's why we end up with some of very odd sounding crossings that are available.
The fact of the matter is, though the misinformation started somewhere, intentionally or unintentionally.
I am a breeder of purebreds. I do not intentionally mix my breeds because it would be counterproductive to my goals. However, when I do have mixed breeds available(through rescue work, or because of human error), I am as honest as possible, I try to give all the information that I can.
Why? Why not sell those lionhead x holland lop kits as lionlops? It would definitely be easier and faster but it would also be dishonest and lead to disappointed owners, and a possibly uncertain future for the pet.
I put the effort in because it is the right thing to do, because it is most likely to help the animal find a proper, suitable home.
Why don't other people respect their animals this much?
Misinformation can mean death to some animals, it can mean misery and heartbreak to some owners, and it's kind of a pet peeve for me.
If you don't know the mix, say that!
If you don't know the treatment, say that!
If you don't have an answer to a question, say that!
No one knows everything. And no one has an answer to all questions.
Admit to not knowing, so the questioner can start looking for an answer elsewhere.